FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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This part number supercedes: RH3368 | RH3371
Application:
- Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (chassis 11466-26700), Silver Shadow II (all chassis), Silver Wraith II (all chassis), Corniche (1971-1982, chassis 11593-50757 & 1981-1990, chassis 01557-30636), Silver Spirit (chassis 01001-27798) & Silver Spur (chassis 01006-27780)
- Bentley T1 (chassis 01466-26700), T2 (all chassis), Mulsanne (all chassis), Mulsanne S (chassis 21058-27796), Mulsanne SL (chassis 22239-27775), Mulsanne Turbo (all chassis), Turbo R (chassis 12695-27793) & Continental (chassis 09030-30638)
When creating the range of Prestige Parts shock absorbers we commissioned two independent companies to advise on the ideal specification for each shock absorber and the standard four-door rear shock absorber.
The Bilstein components are well regarded in the industry, having been used in popular handling packages and also as a direct replacement for the Sachs-Boge shock absorbers supplied by Bentley. If there is a criticism of the Bilstein units, it is that they can be slightly harsh at low speeds, which is partly a function of being gas-charged as opposed to oil-filled. The manufacturer was provided the brief to mimic the damping curve of the Bilstein units above a particular shaft speed, but allowing the shock absorber to begin opeating as slightly lower forces that that exhibited by the Bilstein.
A second company was employed as technical advisory to audit the work of the manufacturer, ensuring that the end product met the agreed specifications.
Samples were fitted to test vehicles to ensure that product specification transferred to comfort and handling on the road. When it came to the short stroke front shock absorber and the rear shock absorber for convertible Corniche models, the brief was simpler, and was to mimic the damping curve of the original Sachs-Boge units. Our engineers felt that altering the specification of shock absorbers with a shorter stroke would tax the unit beyond it's ideal damping range.
In addition a third company was commissioned to produce the rubber gaiters, damper stems and bushes.
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| Bentley | n/a | 2 Year Warranty | 1 Year Warranty |
| IntroCar | 3 Year Warranty | 2 Year Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
UK
| Delivery Option | Transit Time | <500g | <1kg | <2kg | <5kg | <10kg | <20kg | <25kg | <30kg | <50kg |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class | 2-3 days | £3.54 | ||||||||
| Royal Mail Tracked | 1-2 days | £5.55 | £7.87 | |||||||
| Special Delivery | Next Day | £8.54 | £10.07 | £12.69 | ||||||
| Mainland Courier* | Next Day | £7.99 | £31.92 | £52.17 | ||||||
| N. Ireland Express | Next Day | £11.35 | £21.78 | £25.98 | £31.92 | £52.17 | ||||
*Mainland - charges apply to remote areas, please contact us for details
Europe
| Delivery Option | Transit Time | <500g | <1kg | <2kg | <5kg | <10kg | <20kg | <25kg | <30kg | <50kg |
| Royal Mail Tracked | 5-10 days | £12.99 | £15.13 | £15.80 | ||||||
| DHL Economy (Road) | 2-4 days | £30-£36 | £45-£61 | £66-£90 | ||||||
| DHL Air Service* | 1-2 days | £34-£44 | £42-50 | £50-68 | £60-£93 | £80-£135 | £93-£143 | £105-£182 | £161-£289 | |
*some remote areas incur a surcharge
Rest of World
| Delivery Option | Transit Time | <500g | <1kg | <2kg | <5kg | <10kg | <20kg | <25kg | <30kg | <50kg |
| Royal Mail Tracked | 5-10 days | £16-£18 | £18-£23 | £22-£25 | ||||||
| DHL Air Service* | 1-2 days | £36-£57 | £41-£68 | £55-£98 | £77-£148 | £112-£214 | £129-£257 | £148-£298 | £237-£529 | |
*some remote areas incur a surcharge
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| Model | Chassis Start | Chassis End | Start Year | End Year | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 9030 | 30638 | 1985 | 1991 | |
| Corniche | 11593 | 50757 | 1971 | 1982 | |
| Corniche | 1557 | 30636 | 1981 | 1991 | |
| Eight | 8862 | 27799 | 1984 | 1989 | |
| Mulsanne | 1009 | 21999 | 1980 | 1987 | |
| Mulsanne S | 21058 | 44588 | 1988 | 1992 | |
| Mulsanne SL | 22239 | 44582 | 1988 | 1992 | |
| Mulsanne Turbo | 4233 | 14162 | 1982 | 1985 | |
| Silver Shadow | 11466 | 26703 | 1971 | 1976 | |
| Silver Shadow II | 30001 | 41601 | 1976 | 1981 | |
| Silver Spirit | 1001 | 27798 | 1980 | 1989 | |
| Silver Spur | 1006 | 27780 | 1980 | 1989 | |
| Silver Wraith II | 30083 | 41648 | 1977 | 1981 | |
| T1 | 11466 | 26634 | 1971 | 1976 | |
| T2 | 30001 | 41601 | 1976 | 1981 | |
| Turbo R | 12695 | 27793 | 1985 | 1989 |
